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FREEMAN MUSIC STUDIO
Music Lessons & Instruction
ABOUT LESSONS AT OUR STUDIO
We have collectively over 20 years of performing and teaching experience with some of the most respected musicians and musical institutions in North America.
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Accreditations:
-Bachelor of Music
-Master of Music
-Humber College Jazz Performance Certificate
-Royal Convservatory of Music Certified Teacher
-executive member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Ontario Chapter
-executive member of Ontario Registered Teachers’ Association Etobicoke-Mississauga Branch
-adjudicator for music festivals
-members of the Mississauga Arts Council
-2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz Wind Instrumentalist of the Year
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Some musical organizations and institutions we have worked with:
-Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
-Mississauga Festival Youth Choir
-Froebel Education Centre
-Merriam School of Music
-Toronto All Star Big Band
-Humber College Community Music School
-Toronto Children’s Chorus
-Bach Children’s Chorus
-Horizons Arts Camp
-Metalworks Institute
-Binghamton University
-Toronto Parks and Recreation
-Harrison Public School
-Glenburnie Arts Challenge
-Centennial College
-Holy Name of Mary College School
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What we offer:
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Students can expect a curriculum tailored to their individual needs as well as one that covers all aspects of musical learning. Our goal is to develop physical, technical, musical and expressive freedom in our students.
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Concepts covered in lessons:
-technique
-repertoire
-ear training/listening
-sight reading
-music history, style
-composition/improv
-performance
-ensemble
-theory
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Preparation for:
-career
-exams
-festivals
-auditions
-competitions
-performances
* life skills, discipline and a lifelong appreciation of music!
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Past students have auditioned successfully into high school and post-secondary arts programs (Queen Elizabeth Senior P.S., Cawthra Park Secondary School, Cardinal Carter School for the Arts, Iona Secondary School, Father John Redmon Catholic Seconday School and Regional Arts Centre, York University, Humber College, University of Toronto, Wilfred Laurier University, Queens University, University of Western Ontario, Sheridan College), placed highly in festivals and competitions (Golden Nugget Awards, North York Music Festival, Burlington Rotary Music Festival, Kiwanis Festival, Davenport Music Festival, Peel Music Festival, Mississauga Singfest) and earned high marks in examinations (Royal Conservatory, Conservatory Canada).
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Many performance opportunities for all ages.
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All ages, levels & styles welcome.
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PIANO
Whether you have a child who is an aboslute beginner, or whether you are returning to lessons as an adult after a long hiatus, learning to play the piano helps one develop independence and strength in both hands as well as both sides of the brain and is the most common instrument on which to begin music lessons. Having a solid foundation on the piano is an excellent gateway to learning other instruments.
VOICE
Singing is the most natural form of music making. ANYONE can sing! Through voice lessons, you will not only develop the physical and technical ability to sing well, but you will also build your confidence and grow the skills needed to communicate directly with an audience.
SAXOPHONE
The saxophone is one of the most dynamic and expressive instruments. The main saxophone family members include soprano, alto, tenor and baritone and the study of any of the saxophones will introduce students to vocal like expression, creative improvisation, and a knowlege of several musical styles.
FLUTE
The flute is one of the most popular band instruments and study of the flute lays the ground work for learning other wind instruments such as the piccolo or saxophone. Study of the flute increases overall breath support.
CLARINET
The clarinet has the widest dynamic range of any woodwind instrument and was the instrument of choice for many composers' most famous musical themes. It is a great instrument for learning and practising sight reading skills and is a second or even third instrument for many saxophonists.
THEORY
Theory exams are now incorporated into every level of practical examination with the Royal Conservatory of Music as corequisite requirements. The study of music theory can help a student better understand a composer's intentions as well as the context in which the music was composed, enabling the student to perform music more stylistically. Budding composers themselves need a firm command of musical and harmonic language to bring their ideas to life.